Can you get Avocet keys cut?

You don't have to register your code but you do have to present your key code card at a cutting centre if you have not registered your information. Registering ensures that you can get extra keys cut even if you have lost your card or can't remember which key code was for what door.
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What are Avocet keys?

ABS Avocet Keys are high security code keys - your keys came with a security card, simply enter the code on the card into the box below and select how many keys you want. If you have lost your security card we can still help you, please email us for more information.
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Can ABS keys be cut?

Unlock the doors with ABS keys

'. To put it simply, ABS keys are the only way to access doors fitted with these locks. They are not so easily replicated as a specific code is required for them to be cut into their intended shape by an ABS approved locksmith.
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Can I get a key cut without the original?

If it's a lost key a locksmith can make you a key without the original, as locksmiths can make keys to lock by hand. By using a blank and a file and the skills, they've developed over the years a locksmith can create a key from scratch without the need for an original key.
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Can Avocet locks be picked?

This Pick for Avocet ABS Lock by GJ locks is intended to suit all types of ABS lock. The product comes carefully boxed and padded, and is specially designed to be smoothly removed from the lock at any stage during the process, allowing for easy and covert operation without trapping the pick.
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ABS Avocet key cutting to code



Are 3 star locks worth it?

3 star lock cylinders resist direct attack & offer a significant security upgrade to any door regardless of the material of door and handle. The Police will recommend both SS312 Diamond locks or TS 007 3 star locks to the general public as security upgrades for domestic homes.
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What are the best Euro cylinder locks?

Top 10 Cylinder Door Locks 2022
  • Avocet ABS 3 Star Euro Cylinder. Maximum security level. ...
  • Yale Platinum 3 Star Euro Cylinder. ...
  • Asec Kite Elite 3 Star Euro Cylinder. ...
  • CISA Astral S 1 Star Euro Cylinder. ...
  • Sterling 1 Star Euro Cylinder. ...
  • Asec Kite 1 Star Euro Cylinder. ...
  • Asec 6 Pin Euro Cylinder. ...
  • ERA 6 Pin Oval Cylinder.
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What keys Cannot be copied?

The following is a list of keys that cannot be duplicated:
  • Transponder Key.
  • Laser Cut Car Key.
  • VAT Key.
  • Abloy keys.
  • Chip Keys.
  • Tubular Keys.
  • Internal Cut Keys.
  • Four-Sided Key.
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What to do if you lost your house keys and have no spare?

Call a Locksmith

Losing your house keys and being locked out is an emergency that can arise anytime. A professional locksmith with emergency services will quickly arrive at your house to get you back inside your home. Once a trustworthy locksmith is there, you can discuss options to get back into your house.
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Can you get a key cut from a photo?

Nowadays you don't need a locksmith or even lock-picking tools to get past a locked door without a key--you can do it using software, a photograph of the key, and a key-cutting machine.
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How do I find my abs key code?

Your ABS lock keys come with a unique key code card that you can register for free and link to you. You have the option of completing the form online or over the phone (Tel: 01233 333149). Entering your town information allows us to advise you of your nearest key cutting centre.
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How secure are ABS locks?

ABS® is one of the highest accredited locks available - with the Master Locksmith Association's Sold Secure Diamond standard, a TS007 3 star rating and the insurance recommended British Kitemark™ stamp. Find out more. ABS has also met Police Preferred Specifications and has been accredited by Secured by Design.
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What are ABS keys?

What are ABS Keycaps? Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene(ABS) is a copolymer plastic that is commonly used in the production of keycaps for keyboards. ABS plastic is used because it is durable and resistant, but cheap to produce.
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Is losing a house key a big deal?

It's also worth noting that lost keys could invalidate your home insurance. If you lose your house key and someone uses it to gain access and burgle your property, you may not be able to make a claim.
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Are lost house keys covered by insurance?

Losing your house keys can be stressful and very expensive, but the good news is that home insurance can help. Your policy may include cover for replacement locks and keys, and if it doesn't, you may be able to add it.
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Is it cheaper to rekey or replace locks?

Rekeying your lock is almost always cheaper than replacing a lock. This is because of the cheaper price of the key pins inside the locks, whereas when you replace a lock, you are paying for all brand-new parts.
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What happens if you copy a key that says Do not copy?

The “Do Not Copy” inscription on a key acts as a warning, but it does not actually prevent someone from duplicating the key. That means that if you bought your locks from a reputable locksmith, you'd need to go to the same company or locksmith and ask them for new keys.
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What keys can you get copied?

Most keys a locksmith can create a duplicate for. Some of the more common options include: Yale Key - This is a standard, smaller key and can be cut pretty quickly by a locksmith. Chubb Keys - A larger key with a unique design, Chubb Keys take longer to duplicate, but they can certainly be duplicated by a locksmith.
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Can burglars break anti snap locks?

Even though lock snapping is one of the most common methods used by burglars to break into houses, now it's easier than ever to keep your home and family safe. Our locksmiths can repair or replace broken, old or failing locks including anti-snap locks, mortice locks, Euro Cylinders, combination locks and more.
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Are all euro cylinder locks the same?

There are several types of euro cylinder locks, such as a double cylinder or a single cylinder, or operated through a standard differ or keyed alike system. It is best to review the type of door the lock will be used on, who will use the lock and how it will be used, before determining the best type of lock for a door.
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What is the difference between 5 pin and 6 pin euro cylinder?

5 pin locks are found on a lot of the older euro cylinders but these are now made as 6 pin. The extra pin means the key is slightly longer and that's all it is. How easy is it to replace a euro cylinder? Very easy.
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How common is lock snapping?

Lock snapping is one of the most common burglary methods, and it has been estimated around 27% of all burglaries are through snapping the lock. Lock snapping occurs when force is applied to the outside of the cylinder, using mole grips or similar.
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Is TS007 equivalent to BS3621?

Introducing TS 007.

Designed as a simple way to highlight enhanced product solutions to protect home-owners from opportunist burglar attack, this standard provides a level of security for replacement cylinders that is equivalent to the levels currently specified in PAS 24 and BS3621.
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What does 1 star lock mean?

1-star rating. 1-star cylinders are those which have passed the criteria for the British Kitemark so should resist drilling, picking and bumping; however, they have NOT passed snapping tests.
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